Denver Urban Christmas Count: Cherry Creek State Park

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this field trip (limit: 10 people) and complete the liability form when you register. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed. Other requirements are described below.

Audubon's 122nd Christmas Bird Count is a holiday tradition – everyone welcome: beginners, intermediate, and advanced. The more eyes we have, the more birds we see. In partnership with National Audubon, Denver Audubon supports the bird count within the Denver Urban circle on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

We will meet at the marina at 7:30 a.m., on the west side of the park. You will need a Colorado State Parks pass. We will drive to various sites to take short walks of 0.5 to 1.25 miles, visiting 7 or 8 different areas in the north half of Cherry Creek State Park (the south half is out of the count circle). Observations while driving will be included in the count, but the focus will be on birds observed while walking or standing. Areas visited may include the marina, shooting range, Pelican Point, swim beach, Shop Creek, and others We will end the count about 12:00 or 1:00 p.m. Please be sure to have water, snacks, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Note that this field trip is not accessible for those with mobility challenges.

For more information, please call area count leader Jeff Dawson at 720-431-3988.

By registering for and attending this field trip, you agree to the following:

You will self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms, even if you are vaccinated, and use common sense. DO NOT attend if you had recent exposure to an individual with symptoms or confirmation of COVID-19. If you have any symptoms or even suspect you could have COVID-19 symptoms, do not sign up for this trip.
-Masks Outdoors: Masks are not required outdoors. However, we encourage unvaccinated people to wear a mask when interacting with people outside their household when outdoors and maintain social distancing of six feet.
-Masks Indoors: We strongly recommend everyone, including fully vaccinated persons, wear a mask in all public indoor spaces and maintain social distancing of six feet when interacting with people outside their household.

Photo credit: George Mayfield.